So the US Senate really just punted on the crypto regulation playing field. Again. The GENIUS Act, which was supposed to restore a modicum of order to the stablecoin wild west, isn’t going anywhere. This is not only a question of Bitcoin bros losing their shirts. This is about Nandar,...
The US is talking crypto rules, again. But before you groan about stifled innovation, consider this: these regulations could be a launchpad, not a roadblock, for the vibrant art scene brewing in Southeast Asia. Now picture that surprise connection. Washington’s policy experts are making it harder to keep the future...
As you can imagine, the NFT space is constantly buzzing with groundbreaking and innovative new projects. Few manage to win the hearts and minds of collectors like Moriusa has. This isn't just another randomly generated avatar collection; it's a carefully crafted digital extension of a beloved character with a dedicated...
For too long, cryptocurrency felt like a far-off dream. It seemed like a dreamy sci-fi future, obscured by gobbledygook, exorbitant gas fees, and the idea that it was just for crypto nerds and Wall Street traders. What if that’s just about to change, particularly for the dynamic, innovative, start-up culture...
The buzz around the House Republicans' draft crypto bill is deafening in the US, but I'm seeing something else entirely – a potential explosion of creative energy in Southeast Asia. Forget Wall Street giants for a minute. Think of the dynamic artists, musicians, and entrepreneurs producing amazing work in ASEAN...
We all know it. Many of us have used it. But truthfully, for Indian artists, it’s usually like running a maze with a blindfold. High fees, delayed payments, and a constant battle for visibility – it's enough to crush the spirit of even the most talented creative. What if there...
We stand at a pivotal moment. The groundswell of support for crypto in the new Congress – 250 in the House, 16 in the Senate – isn't just about numbers. It's about opportunity. It's about leveling the playing field for creators, especially those who've been historically marginalized by traditional art...
Can an ecosystem, whose very foundations are rooted in code and creativity, really free the artistic appetite bubbling beneath the surface of Southeast Asia? Nexchain, with its AI-powered blockchain and DAO (Decentralized Autonomous Organization) governance, for sure lays down the challenge. Yet, is this really all hype, or is this...
Web3 was supposed to be different. Decentralization, artist empowerment, true ownership – these were the buzzwords. Now, Gala Games is pulling the plug on The Walking Dead: Empires, and the silence from many corners is deafening. This is not just a lost game, this is a broken covenant. Emerging artists...
Meet Aisyah, one of the best batik artists based in Yogyakarta. She puts so much love into her detailed designs but has a difficult time getting the word out to the world. Established galleries often demand high commissions, and global transaction services charge brain-numbing costs. Her vision? To be able...
